CHISEL (IN) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

chisel (in)

verb

Definition of chisel (in)

as in to trespass

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Israel wages war on childhood because a Palestinian child at play is already trespassing upon the future Israel has reserved for itself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
The Tohono O’odham Nation said that even if construction were contained to the Roosevelt Reservation, driving onto tribal land to access the area still constitutes trespassing.

— Mikella Schuettler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

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Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.

— Susie Blann, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of invade

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The Knicks join other sports businesses, including the NBA and NASCAR, in using federal court to try to stop the flow of counterfeit goods that allegedly infringe trademarks.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The companies also argue that these lawsuits infringe on the federal government’s exclusive authority over foreign affairs.

— Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of infringe

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The copilot allegedly stabbed the captain in the cockpit before passengers intervened aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 after taking off from Dubai, UAE, with 182 people including eight crew members flying to Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday.

— Sam Metz, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
When managers repeatedly intervene in the same situation, treat it as process feedback.

— Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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